Theatrical make-up
Theatrical Make-Up
20th century (made)
20th century (made)
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Tin of Max Factor satin smooth face powder No.27, 20th century.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | Theatrical make-up (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Metal, printed paper, face powder |
| Brief description | Tin of Max Factor satin smooth face powder No.27, 20th century |
| Physical description | Circular tin of face powder, green with yellow decoration and black lettering, the lid with a red and black paper label which obscures the decoration, the label printed with the word 'New' in red lettering on black circle, and, in white on red, 'MAX FACTOR'S / Satin Smooth / MAKE-UP / Panchromatic / FACE POWDER' and in black, 'MADE IN U.S.A.' Around the side of the tin is an attached paper band, in red, repeating the words on the lid, with 'No.27' and a promotional description in black lettering. ed with the words 'Max Factor / HOLLYWOOD' and a comedy mask in gold, the base with a circular white label printed 'FACE POWDER /THEATRICAL GREEN', with a promotional description and the words 'STANDARD SIZE / MADE IN ENGLAND / MAX FACTOR & CO., HOLLYWOOD, & LONDON'. |
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| Credit line | Given by the Royal College of Music |
| Summary | Tin of Max Factor satin smooth face powder No.27, 20th century. |
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| Accession number | S.558&A-1990 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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